Dec 30, 2015

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The winter season can bring all kinds of weather-related surprises to the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, so it never hurts to be prepared. Learn five ways that Infiniti SUV models like the QX60, QX70, and QX80 offer the ideal technology to cope with winter weather.

Direct Adaptive Steering

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When the going gets treacherous, Infiniti’s Direct Adaptive Steering technology helps you stay the course. Instead of a direct physical connection between the steering wheel and column, this feature relies on electronics to create an even more stable and responsive link between the steering wheel and the wheels themselves. Whether you’re driving through ice and snow or down a gravel road, Direct Adaptive Steering ensures that you move in the right direction without constant readjustments and second guesses. This feature also protects you from major road vibrations, which helps you maintain control in tough conditions.

Vehicle Dynamic Control

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Even experienced winter drivers encounter challenging road situations when they least expect them. Vehicle Dynamic Control allows drivers to react to unexpected situations by providing brake pressure to one or more wheels and adjusting the vehicle’s power output as necessary. This system works hand-in-hand with the Traction Control System to increase grip while accelerating by monitoring wheelspin and applying brake pressure if needed.

Lane Departure Prevention

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When snow and ice start to accumulate, driving in a straight line and staying in a single lane can prove incredibly difficult. Fortunately, Infiniti’s Lane Departure Prevention technology is one of the first systems on the market that can keep an eye on lanes and make sure drivers stay exactly where they should be. When this system detects lane drift, it can actually selectively apply brakes to help the car return to the center of the lane, staying safely on the road and within a reasonable distance of traffic and other hazards.

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

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One of the smartest ways to deal with winter weather, Infiniti’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive quickly adapts to changing road conditions. This system monitors issues like speed, throttle, and wheelspin in order to send the power where it’s needed most. The Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System can direct all of the power to the rear wheels in good conditions and up to 50 percent to the front wheels when bad weather hits the roads.

Predictive Forward Collision Warning

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Winter weather conditions can cause even the best drivers to operate their vehicles erratically in order to deal with slippery roads. Infiniti’s Predictive Forward Collision Warning helps drivers stay a safe distance from other vehicles and road hazards. This system is so advanced that it can detect the speed of the vehicle in front of the one directly in front of the driver. By monitoring driver behavior that far in advance, this technology gives Infiniti drivers a big safety boost.

No matter what the weather forecasts predicts, it’s always smart to approach cold weather season with a plan in place. With an Infiniti SUV, you can rest assured that you’ll be prepared for anything winter sends your way.